The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the department’s requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN advocates for patients and their families or caregivers and supports the organization’s mission, values, patient experience, clinical outcomes, and departmental performance. The RN performs procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers; documents care promptly and thoroughly; and teaches patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. The RN explains complex medical terminology, provides guidance on non-medication measures such as diet, exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes, and prepares patients and caregivers for future self-management. The RN applies evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the RN coordinates, evaluates, customizes, and delivers holistic treatment plans that promote recovery.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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